"Water Day" to think about the water cycle.

According to the Basic Law on Water Cycle, which came into effect in 2014, "Water Day" is said to be August 1, and legalized as a day to deepen understanding and interest in the importance of a wide and healthy water cycle (Mizujunkan). Was. In addition, one week with this day as the first day is designated as "Water Week".

Water on the earth does not always remain in the same place as seawater or river water, but the energy of the sun evaporates seawater and water on the ground surface, turning into clouds over the sky, eventually causing rain and snow. It circulates constantly, such as falling on the ground surface and flows through water supply, sewers, rivers, and reaches the sea. This series of flows is called "water circulation".

Yokohama City has created a water circulation awareness video that helps us to think about the precious water we can use and the importance of water circulation. Three characters are navigate how the water circulating around us, changing shapes such as clouds, rain, rivers, etc. is involved in life. Check it out!
※We also rent out this video. If you wish, please contact the Road and Highway Bureau River Planning Division (telephone 045-671-4215).

・What is the Water Cycle? (Water Cycle Policy Division, Cabinet Office)
　https://www.cas.go.jp/en/seisaku/mizu_junkan/about/ (external site)
・About "Water Day" and "Water Week" (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
　https://www.mlit.go.jp/mizukokudo/mizsei/tochimizushigen_mizsei_tk1_000012.html (external site)
・“Water Day” and “Water Week” (Kanagawa Prefecture)
　https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/h4k/cnt/f536862/ (external site)